The 1984 reforms saw the reorganisation and re-equipment of the mechanised infantry regiments (either Groupes de Chasseurs, equivalent of light infantry regiments, or infantry regiments). This saw the retirement of the old AMX-13 light tank and AMX VCI APC and the adoption by these units’ armoured squadron of the AMX-30 tank. These regiments are fully mounted in AMX-10P armoured infantry fighting vehicles. Each regiment has three mechanised infantry companies (compagnie d’infanterie mécanisée) and one armoured squadron (escadron blindé). The tanks can be used to reinforce the infantry companies or fielded as a separate squadron as required. The French had been early adopters of the infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) concept with the AMX VCI, based on the AMX-13 light tank chassis. Unlike troop transport vehicles designed to simply transport troops to combat locations, the infantry fighting vehicle has weapons systems that allows it to support both attacking or defending infantry. The AMX-10P is France’s second generation IFV introduced in 1972. It is armed with a 20mm autocannon to give fire support and can carry eight troops in its rear passenger compartment. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS: 5x AMX-10P Transports These miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted
